Stocking

[tom16]

Hi

I have

6 guppys(Inch long at the moment)
4 Harlequin Raboras(Under inch long)
2 Dwarf Gorumi(1 Male 1 1/2 and 1 female 1 inch long)
1 Baby black molly(0.5 cm )

Am i over stocked?

 

[umlaut31]

I wouldn't say you were - but understocking is always better than overstocking!

16gal is around.. 70 litres ish, so you could probably fit a couple more fish in there..

what gender are the guppies?

 

[tom16]

They are all male guppies

 

[umlaut31]

Well what other fish did you have in mind for you tank?

Because you'll be able to get a bit more in - but depends on what it is really

 

[tom16]

I was thinking about some zebra dainos.

Thanks

 

[umlaut31]

Gotta love zebra danios - I've got some longfinned ones, and they are awesome! Always active, always messing around!

I think 6 or so in your tank should be okay - wouldn't push it over the limit, they aren't particularly messy or anything!

Hope this helps!

 

[tom16]

Cheers umlaut31.

 

[baron von bubba]

Hi

I have

6 guppys(Inch long at the moment)
4 Harlequin Raboras(Under inch long)
2 Dwarf Gorumi(1 Male 1 1/2 and 1 female 1 inch long)
1 Baby black molly(0.5 cm )

Am i over stocked?

other factors like filtration and how many plants, how often you do water changes etc will also dictate how many fish you can keep in comfort.

 

[umlaut31]

Cheers umlaut31.

No problem!

Let us know how you get on - some pictures are always nice!
Have you seen any long-finned zebras? Mine are in breeding season I think - their fins are getting even longer and the blues and yellows are magnificent!

If you've got loads of plants and a decoration or two in your tank they should love them, and will really excentuate everything! Be good to get some really fast moving fish in there!


oh on a side note - when (or if) you get the danios, don't worry if they look like they are chasing each other - it's just what they do, they never actually nip!